Porters Creek #6 Dam is an earth dam located in Hardeman County, Tennessee, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 940 ft long, taller than 72% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Porters Creek #6 Dam
Porters Creek #6 Dam is a dam in Hardeman, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the Hudson Branch Creek near Rogers Springs.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 940 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,056 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/22/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hardeman |
| Nearest City | Rogers Springs |
| River/Stream | Hudson Branch Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.05444, -88.96889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 940 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,056 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,056 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/22/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN06901 |
| Federal ID | TN06901 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |